Marion Jones talks life and career reboot
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- The five-time Olympian who served six months in prison after lying to prosecutors about using performance-enhancing drugs is reinventing herself and helping others along the way.
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"Failure isn't forever."
I'm rooting for Marion Jones and wish her happiness!
When I tell you I LOVED this woman from her teens years to her downfall😢 I miss her on the scene! I still root for her❤ To me she was THE greatest track and field athlete in her era. I watched her at North Carolina. Man, I missed her greatness.
She was and is indeed very special especially her smile
That lady should not have been put in prison. Prison is for real criminals (murderers, rapist,etc). The United States criminal justice system is a damn joke.
You mean that incident is a crime ?
@@Trendingart-yk7zo I think she lied under oath. That's why she went to prison.
To teach her a lesson? Don't believe Lance Armstrong didn't do time in prison. Of course it wasn't an Olympic betrayal. Marion paid the price for track and field fame and shame. It's been over why bring it up again. ABC news entertainment and still fake news. Tough. 😂😂Lol
@@ocampbell1954politicians do it all the time why they’re not in jail lol
US Cyclist and multiple drug offender Lance Armstrong also lied under oath, but never did time. On the contrary. Media outlets, including Oprah, allowed him to financially cash in on his immoral life story.
Why did she spend 6 MONTHS in jail when LANCE ARMSTRONG didn't spend a night in any kind of confinement??!??!? WHY? Wonder why..... This country and its system is absolutely DISGUSTING.
Exactly
Lance Armstrong didn't lie to a grand jury under oath that's why. The people in charge have made it clear that they don't care if you cheat just don't lie in court if you have to go for whatever reasons.😳
And Trump still out here committing all kinds of crimes and the justice system giving him passes.
They made an example out of her. Her punk ass husband threw her under the bus
@beth1321 some of you are obsessed. You throw in a comment about Trump for every situation.
It takes a great amount of courage to rebound from public shame, forgive yourself, and move forward with your life. Just the fact that you publicly confessed shows that your heart could not live a lie. Marion, we've never met, but I have always seen the light inside of you from your appearances on my tv screen and I am so proud of you. Keep moving forward knowing that you have walked through the dark times and into the light.
Agreed
Growing up Marion Jones was hands down one of my favorite athletes, heartbreaking to see how her career ended in Athletics because we all know the talent she had was real, she absolutely did NOT need the drugs that she took. At least once a year over the last several years I google her name to see what she's up to, so glad to see that she's closed this chapter in her life, is happy again, and finding a way to use that dark chapter to inform a brighter future for herself.
Everybody deserves a second chance
@@nikkisaracini1948🙏🏽
😩I'm sorry but Marion is being disingenuous in this interview. She did need those drugs to win that's why she decided to cheat and take them. The really sad part is everybody knows what the real truth is regarding why people have to cheat to win but the issue becomes if they admit it then it completely ruins the trillion dollar business of being able to sell, "FALSE HOPE" and that's a fact!!!!!🤔
She is amazing!! But to say that she did NOT need drugs, then why? She certainly felt at the time she needed PED's. So sad. I hope she is doing great now and doing great things moving forward. She is one of my all-time favorites. It would have been fun to see her play in the WNBA too, a pure shooter and athlete on the Hoops court,
😩I'm sorry but Marion is being disingenuous in this interview. She did need those drugs to win that's why she decided to cheat and take them. The really sad part is everybody knows what the real truth is regarding why people have to cheat to win but the issue becomes if they admit it then it completely ruins the trillion dollar business of being able to sell, "FALSE HOPE" and that's a fact!!!!!🤔
The sad part is that she could have won without the drugs. I loved her so much. I wish her well❤
😳If that was true then she would of never taken them my dear pudding.
There is no proof that she could win without drugs.
@@chrisyoung1631 I believe her World Championship medals before the Sydney Olympics are clean. She was allowed to keep them. No info arose about any doping for them. I think she started doping for Sydney because 5 medals in one Olympics is incredibly difficult to do. None of us know though. I'm sure she isn't a unicorn. Doping is RAMPANT in track & field and we have long seen that passing a drug test means NOTHING.
49 days of solitary confinement? For what? That sounds really harsh for lying about performance enhancement drugs
for real
It's horrible and unfair. Sooo many athletes have used PEDs and gotten away with it. She never failed a drug test and many others have no failed drug tests while using either. Likely many athletes we currently celebrate. She is no unicorn or demon.
She had a fight with another inmate. I believe the inmate did something to Marion, and she defended herself. So, for that reason, she was put in solitary confinement.
She is still beautiful with that signature golden feminine smile, in that golden era. Please keep smiling, the world needs it.
She went to jail but somehow Lance Armstrong, who cheated AND ruined lives, is free ??
#ThisISAmerica. 💔🇺🇲💔🇺🇲💔🇺🇲
She lied to a grand jury.....twice!
And don't get me started on mob protected Victor Conte who is out here still living a millionaire lifestyle and giving advice about athletic performance like some "guru".
@@endokuken1678So did Lance Armstrong
@@anthonymcken6050Exactly
I’m still rooting for Marion Jones. She is a great athlete that didn’t need PED’s. We all need second chances❤
She’s on top of my list until the end of time.
Why
shes on the top of my list of greatest asses of the early 2000’s i will say that
So happy to see Marion doing well and happy. All the best with your new endeavor.
I'm so happy to see her! I've been wondering about her. Wish you the best, Marion!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Such a phenomenal athlete. She absolutely could have won all those medals on her own talents. Shame on those that advised her negatively. Her coach and those around her failed her tremendously. She failed herself and I am so glad she's evolved and healed herself. I am so happy for her. I wish her all the best.
It was the pressure of winning or else you don't get endorsements that forced her to cheat.
The medals most likely would NOT have been gold though.
@@dlmarh76 she was the fastest kid ever in high school
@@dlmarh76 So the gold medalists who woulda beat her didn't need PEDs?
Sending her to jail was excessive
Were the other American athletes caught cheating with drug sent to prison too?
She lied under oath to a grand jury. That's the definitive reason she went to prison. Her sentence had absolutely nothing to do with her steroid use. It's just sad that she did this to herself.
Not jail, Prison. Which is Insane!!
@@kaybrown2201no
Welcome back, Marion! Kudos for getting back up. Really happy to see your face without the mask and looking forward to seeing what you do in these upcoming chapters. God Bless You ❤️
A beautiful Soul.
"Turning pain into purpose. Respect.
I'm glad she's back!
Marion Jones was never my favourite person after the 2000 Olympics, but seeing her now with such growth and honesty I most say i have nothing but love for this girl and the woman she's become.
Why solitary confinement? Excuse me? Wtf?
She got into a fight with someone in prison, I imagine she roughed them up lol
49 days as well, my goodness it must have been for something bad.
Bless your heart ❤️… I could never imagine to be in your shoes 👟 but you’re so strong to face all the backlash and the world 🌎. And to be able to open and share your true self is glowing. Thank you for being strong 💪🏽 for others ❤️🩹
❤❤
She my hero stay safe we are here for you our champion girl
good to see Marion I wish her well....cant deny her talent
I’m glad to see her…and the reveal is no surprise I saw that decades ago
I love this woman and I love the ability. She’s been able to forgive herself love herself and just live a true authentic life. She’s a good good person. He made one terrible mistake which doesn’t make her bad person even more special about her is that she’s giving back. I am so racing for her in every way possible.
Wishing the best for you Marion because at the end of the day we’re all human but my ❤ remains broken. I was such a huge fan and actually believed you. I’m proud of your resilience 💪🏾
I always thought she was gay, I was actually shocked to learn she had a husband.
Same here. Blatantly obvious.
❤❤u Marion were and are a great athlete
Marion accomplished a lot before the Olympics. She was always a great, energetic and talented athlete. I’m rooting for her!
Wishing her the best
48 years and wants to make a comeback, i am here for it
WTH??? She got married to Obadele Thompson in 2007 then had 3 kids and now claim that for the past decade you have been gay. When did she and Oba get divorced? You don't think the kids are confused...what about Oba? WTH clout is a helluva drug.
Boyyy
Your homophobia precedes you. Bisexuality is a thing too.
For further clarification....1) Married CJ Hunter then divorced him. 2) Had a child with Tim Montgomery 3) Married Obadele and had TWO kids....it took her a mighty long time to figure this out. A really long time to live authentically....a ton of hurt, confused people left in her path. I can't take Marion seriously.
Back when she was the queen of track and field, being openly gay was not accepted. She had lots of sponsorships that probably would've been in jeopardy. Glad she's living her truth now
Stop the Hate…you’ll feel so much more purpose and joy. Keep the focus on your life and bedroom.
Sounds like Noah Lyles, in about a decade from now. That guy is suga sweet!!
Robin is the best in this interview her empathy with others is beautiful ❤
I don’t care what she took are lied about the sentencing was extreme.
That's crazy that Lance Armstrong never served a day in jail. It just shows you how this world works.
She should have never fall from grace alone
She took the fall for the clan
May she soar 🪁 higher
❤️Marion
We still love you Marion! Thanks for your message. You are a Tier #1 Winner and a Queen forever! Keep doing what you are doing!
Great lovely strong woman
MJ!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!
Marion Jones was always my favorite track and field athlete! I too believe that she could have done it without the performance enhancements! I cant believe they put her in solitary confinement.
We love you Marion stay strong !
Her husband at the time didnt help either. We all make our own choices, but he had culpability as well.
Always wishing her the best. So happy to see how she's doing 🎉
How so?
How?
we still love you Ms Marion! I hope you see with these comments just how cherished you still are sis! "Failure aint forver"
She 1000% would have gotten all those medals with out drugs. She was the one that got caught. Not the only one doing it.
She was my childhood crush 😍 Marion Jones for me is a living legend 🙌🏾
49 days of solitary confinement?
Still one of the best despite this unfortunate situation
I bet her teammates are still mad at her. They had to give back their medals they've won with her in their relay events.
Great to see her doing well.
Did she leave her husband and three children to be with a woman? I'm confused!
It's soo good to see her! She's still a star in my book.
Blessings always admire you ….don’t have to live in your past but press forward ❤️🙏
From cheater to eater🤦🏾♂️😂😂
Good to see her 😊
Good to see her. Used to watch her growing up.
Marion Jones was that Girl 💯
Marion
Jesus saves
John 3:16
Amen.
I still love her for me it will always be her technique she is a beast on the track, and will always be a gold medal winner. 🇧🇿 🇺🇸 ❤🫶🏾💐🥇
I’m glad to see she’s happy.
Blessings Marion 🎉🎉🎉
I loved her in 8th grade and I love her still. Mrs.Jones Mrs.Jones Mrs.Jones
My favorite lady back in the day I wanted to be just like Marion Jones!
Proud of you!!! Stay solid 💪🏾
A beautiful soul is priceless ❤️.
This interview wasn’t about her comeback. It was about her coming out 🤔
Why don't they showcase a real Olympic athlete like Evelyn Ashford? That woman is a HERO.!!!
Because Evelyn isnt gay, this story isnt about the olympics or marions past its about Robin roberts a gay woman promoting another gay woman, if it was about Marion they would have had this story a decade ago
this is about promoting their gay agenda thats all
I didn't know Marion was gay. I had not heard that news. However, I am very happy for Marion. Everyone deserves a second chance.
She still looks in fantastic shape.
You’re forgiven Marion Jones
Let's gooooo! Rooting for everybody Marion Jones! Keep going 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 And so dope to remind us of all the history of convos with Robin. And so, the story continues! 📖
Marion has God gifted talent, she can give run to anyone in the hundred right now!!!! #facts
i still love this women!
Prison?!? You shouldn't go to prison for that!
No one is surprised that’s she’s gay!!! She’s always displayed her masculine side.
She was the darling of track & field at that time. Endorsements, commercials… The crazy part is she never tested positive for anything. That punk ass husband of hers at the time threw her under. the bus. I guess after the couple of bad men in her life it would make you go to the other side
It takes courage to live your truth no matter what others my say and or not try to please others but it’s awesome that she is not defined by her past
Sista you good!
Everyone deserves a second chance but I wish she would go back to her corner and act contrite-especially during the Olympics. My daughter had been running track since she was 9 years old and was a widely acclaimed 100 and 200 meter AAU Junior Olympic champion who had dreamed about being an Olympic winner. As her mother, there was nothing I could do to assuage her pain when she realized her lifetime of training/hard work/sacrifice to reach her dreams were for nothing because she knew she would never be able to win against a liar and a cheater on steroids. Meanwhile, Marion made millions!
Dam she really went through the fire and got burn bad. It’s wild and sad
Damnnn i member i had a stupid crush on her
She looks like a different person!
Le plus grave c'est que cette tricheuse a privé de récompenses d'autres athlètes méritantes mais malheureusement honnêtes.
Honte à elle !
Et elle ose dire qu'elle aurait pu en faire autant sans se doper !
Amazing!! Bravo 🎉🎉🎉🎉
She’s still beautiful!!
Thanks Robin for rehashing old wounds . You are a class act just like Oprah n Gayle King. Go get the Black people that messed up but fail to do the same thing with those of another race.
Only person that served any jail time related to Balco.
Also, how does after 3 children people decide that they aren’t heterosexual?
Her husband who was a christain convinced her to own up
Normalizing delusion.
Take her medals away yeah but jail is crazy tf
No excuses, robin! Grt them push-ups in.
Insane that she spent time in jail. Gaaad. 🙄
Pray for her ✝️
She still has that cute baby face 💕
Glad she is doing well. I enjoyed seeing her on the hardwood.
Love you mama ❤
Go Marion!
If she could have won gold without the drugs, why did she take it? Didn’t deserve prison, but let’s be real here